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Sochi loses right to host bobsleigh and skeleton World Championships
The International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation confirms that the Russian city of Sochi will no longer host the 2017 bobsleigh and skeleton World Championships.Dec 13, 20:25
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Lionel Messi meets Afghan boy made famous by homemade Argentina shirt
Murtaza Ahmadi, the Afghan boy who became an online hit after wearing a homemade Argentina shirt bearing Lionel Messi's famous number 10, meets his hero in Qatar.Dec 13, 20:08
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Report: Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal to battle for Wolfsburg's Ricardo Rodriguez
Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Wolfsburg left-back Ricardo Rodriguez from under the noses of Arsenal, according to reports.Dec 13, 19:49
Team News: Jack Wilshere starts for Bournemouth against Leicester City
Jack Wilshere returns to the Bournemouth starting XI for Tuesday's Premier League clash against Leicester City.Dec 13, 19:04
Team News: Enner Valencia to make first Everton Premier League start against Arsenal
Enner Valencia makes his first Premier League start as Everton make four changes for Tuesday's visit of Arsenal.Dec 13, 18:59
Martin Bain: Sunderland January spending will be "very, very limited"
Sunderland's spending capabilities during the January transfer window will be "very, very limited", Black Cats chief executive Martin Bain warns.Dec 13, 18:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fvictor-valdes.JPG "Middlesbrough goalkeeper Victor Valdes receives treatment after picking up a cut to his leg during the Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Aitor Karanka: 'Victor Valdes improving a lot for Middlesbrough'
Aitor Karanka praises the improvement that former Manchester United and Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has made since joining Middlesbrough in the summer.Dec 13, 18:27
Slaven Bilic may start Andy Carroll against Burnley
Slaven Bilic is considering starting fit-again striker Andy Carroll for West Ham United in their Premier League clash against Burnley on Wednesday.Dec 13, 18:18
Report: Roma not interested in Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas
Roma have not held discussions over a move for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, according to a report.Dec 13, 14:57
Football Association, Nike extend England kit deal until 2030
The Football Association announces that Nike will continue to sponsor England's football kit until 2030 in a deal said to be the most lucrative in the FA's history.Dec 13, 14:48
Chelsea say John Terry future to be decided later in season
Chelsea confirm that John Terry's future at Stamford Bridge has not yet been decided, and that talks between the two parties will take place later in the season.Dec 13, 14:33
Craig Bellamy appointed as Cardiff City player development manager
Cardiff City announce that former striker Craig Bellamy has been appointed as the club's player development manager.Dec 13, 14:18
Robert Lewandowski mocks Ballon d'Or awards after finishing 16th in voting
Robert Lewandowski mocks the Ballon d'Or awards after the Bayern Munich and Poland striker finished down in 16th in the voting.Dec 13, 14:03
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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mousa Dembele to miss Hull City clash
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino confirms that midfielder Mousa Dembele will miss Wednesday's Premier League clash with Hull City due to a foot injury.Dec 13, 13:43
Report: Nottingham Forest in pole position to sign Grimsby Town striker Omar Bogle
Nottingham Forest are reportedly favourites to sign in-form Grimsby Town striker Omar Bogle, with a number of other Championship clubs also said to be interested.Dec 13, 13:30
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James Haskell confirms he is alive following steroid overdose death rumours
England flanker James Haskell posts a YouTube video confirming that he is alive after rumours surfaced on the internet that he had died of a steroid overdose.Dec 13, 13:12
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Liverpool stumble in title race as West Ham United claim point at Anfield
Liverpool fall further behind in the Premier League title race after being held to a 2-2 draw against West Ham United in Sunday's clash at Anfield.Dec 11, 18:28
Live Commentary: Liverpool 2-2 West Ham United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of the 2-2 draw between Liverpool and West Ham United in the Premier League at Anfield.Dec 11, 15:29
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India close in on series-clinching victory over England in Mumbai
India are closing in on a series-clinching victory in the fourth Test in Mumbai after reducing England to 182-6 by stumps on day four.Dec 11, 12:57
Report: Arsenal interested in Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a bid for Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard in response to Jose Mourinho's alleged interest in Mesut Ozil.Dec 11, 12:36
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Report: Shanghai Shenhua hoping to lure John Terry with £12m deal
Chelsea captain John Terry is reportedly mulling over a move to China after receiving a one-year contract offer worth nearly £12m by Shanghai Shenhua.Dec 11, 12:22
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Report: Jose Mourinho refusing to speak to main MUTV reporter
A report claims that Jose Mourinho is refusing to take questions from Stewart Gardner, Manchester United's main in-house television reporter at MUTV.Dec 11, 12:06
Roy Hodgson 'scarred' by England experience
Former England manager Roy Hodgson says that there is "always going to be a scar" causing him pain following his nation's Euro 2016 exit at the hands of Iceland.Dec 11, 11:39
Team News: Nemanja Matic back from injury as Chelsea host unchanged West Bromwich Albion
Nemanja Matic makes his first Chelsea appearance since November as the Blues host West Bromwich Albion in Sunday's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.Dec 11, 11:15
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Sam Brazel claims first European Tour title with one-shot win at Hong Kong Open
Australian Sam Brazel prevails over Spaniard Rafa Cabrera Bello to win the Hong Kong Open by a stroke and capture his first European Tour title.Dec 11, 11:04
Zinedine Zidane hails Sergio Ramos after late winner against Deportivo La Coruna
Zinedine Zidane hails the "undying belief" of Sergio Ramos after the captain again saved Real Madrid with a late goal in Saturday's 3-2 win over Deportivo La Coruna.Dec 11, 10:43
Luis Enrique hails "ruthless" Barcelona following win over Osasuna
Luis Enrique praises his Barcelona players for their ruthlessness in breaking down a resilient Osasuna side during their La Liga clash on Saturday.Dec 11, 10:27
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Explosions near Besiktas stadium kill 38 people
Turkish authorities confirm that two explosions near the Besiktas stadium in Istanbul have killed at least 38 people and wounded more than 160 others.Dec 11, 10:11
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Chapecoense appoint Vagner Mancini as new manager
Chapecoense appoint veteran Brazilian coach Vagner Mancini as their new manager following the plane crash that killed most of their players and coaching staff.Dec 11, 09:44
Report: Aston Villa eager to sign Arsenal right-back Carl Jenkinson on loan
Aston Villa are reportedly hoping to strike a deal with Arsenal to take right-back Carl Jenkinson on loan in January.Dec 11, 09:34
Seattle Sounders beat Toronto FC on penalties to clinch MLS Cup
Seattle Sounders win the MLS Cup for the first time in their history after beating Toronto FC 5-4 in a penalty shootout.Dec 11, 09:23
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Jamie Vardy nets hat-trick to help Leicester City beat Manchester City
Jamie Vardy's first Leicester City hat-trick helps the Foxes claim a 4-2 win over Manchester City in Saturday's Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium.Dec 10, 19:28
Live Commentary: Leicester City 4-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Sports Mole's match commentary of Leicester City's 4-2 win over Manchester City in Saturday's Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium.Dec 10, 16:29
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Watford come from behind against Everton and survive late rally to claim victory
Watford come from behind to claim a 3-2 win over Everton in Saturday's Premier League clash at Vicarage Road, Stefano Okaka bagging a brace.Dec 10, 14:25
Live Commentary: Watford 3-2 Everton - as it happened
Relvie Sports Mole's live text coverage of Watford's 3-2 win over Everton in Saturday's Premier League clash at Vicarage Road.Dec 10, 11:29
Championship Manager of the Month and Player of the Month nominees announced
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce and Reading manager Jaap Stam are among the nominees for November's Championship Manager of the Month Award.Dec 8, 06:01
Claudio Ranieri: 'Leicester City made it too easy for Porto'
Claudio Ranieri believes that Leicester City made it "too easy" for Porto in the Foxes' 5-0 Champions League defeat on Wednesday night.Dec 7, 22:55
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Rugby Football League chief concerned about Denny Solomona union 'switch'
Rugby Football League CEO Nigel Wood believes that there are "profound implications for the game" if Denny Solomona is confirmed to have signed for Sale Sharks.Dec 7, 22:41
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International Olympic Committee extends doping sanctions against Russia
Doping sanctions against Russia are extended until further notice by the International Olympic Committee.Dec 7, 22:26
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Luis Enrique: 'Barcelona used to unhelpful draws'
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique believes that his side are "used to unhelpful draws" as they wait to find out the identity of their Champions League last-16 opponents.Dec 7, 22:01
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